In Old Rochester Regional school history, there is no team that can match the dominance of the girls’ tennis program. Coached by Bob Hohne, the girls have won 9 consecutive SCC championships, and they had not lost a regular season match since 2006. That makes 111 straight victories without a single loss. Unfortunately, all good […] Read more »
On Saturday, May 11, the sophomore class (Class of 2015) will be holding a car wash at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. The car wash is a fundraiser for the class. It will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. According to Mrs. Morrell and Mr. Rogers, the advisors to the Class of 2015, each […] Read more »
Eighteen Old Rochester Regional High School students and one Tabor Academy student, along with their fathers, spent April vacation working at an orphanage on the island of Trinidad. The students ranged from freshmen to seniors. Trinidad Tobago is the official name of the country and consists of two southern Caribbean islands. They are located off […] Read more »
A brief yet violent storm moved through the area this afternoon creating large puddles and damaging at least one home. Just after 4pm the Mattapoisett Fire Department was called to Bridal Path for a home that was struck. The homeowners reported they also smelt smoke in the house. After the initial investigation the Fire Department reported that […] Read more »
Local author Ed Lodi will give a talk about his latest book The Women of King Philip’s War on May 9 at 6:30 pm at the Plumb Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester. Though often overlooked by historians, women played major roles in the war. Included are three squaw-sachems: Awashongs, Weetamoo, and Quaiapen, who rose up […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center Players Will Perform “An Evening of One-Act Plays by Christopher Durang” on May 16, May 17, May 24, and May 25. All shows will start at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $12.50 for Marion Art Center Members and $15 for non-members. The show, which will feature seven of playwright Christopher Durang’s one-act […] Read more »
The current signs on Planting Island Beach say “No Dogs Allowed,” but that was inaccurate, according to the Marion Town Bylaws and confirmed by the Marion Conservation Commission at their meeting on Wednesday evening. Four new signs, stating “No Dogs Allowed on Beach May 1-Oct. 1” will be made and installed at Planting Island. The […] Read more »
Traffic between Mattapoisett and Fairhaven was a bit tied up this morning with a multi-vehicle crash that occurred at Route 6 and Mattapoisett Neck Road. The crash, which started with two passenger vehicles colliding, sent one of the vehicles into the oncoming lanes and head on with a dump truck. One person was injured and […] Read more »
The following Tri-Town Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for May; the criteria for the Student of the Month Program are based on a student’s improvement, service, attitude and shop projects; the program is intended to raise self-esteem in the student: Kristen White, Rochester, Grade 10, Cosmetology; Danielle Bassett, […] Read more »
ORR fell to 7-4 on the year with 10-6 loss to Apponoquet. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Cam Severino and Peter Krause with two goals apiece and Chris Nadeau and Max Houck each scoring once. Goalie Gerald Lanagan had 8 saves. ORR qualified for the state tournament with an 18-4 win over Upper […] Read more »